Abstract
Stress and depression are silent killers in the present day. Due to lifestyle, workload, social factors, and unhealthy food consumption, every person is at risk of developing such mental disorders and being unproductive. These mental conditions are not curable by the available medications; moreover, the medications have side effects which can develop obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases in the long run. Luckily, we can find a solution in our food. Some nutrients such as—vitamins (niacin, folate), minerals (magnesium, zinc) and ω-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) are well studied to have a prominent role in the maintenance of healthy brain function. These nutrients cannot cure depression, but they can prevent and protect mental health in the long run. We suggest dietary modification and including such nutrient-rich foods into the diet could be the best precaution and care we can do for our mental health. The traditional Mediterranean diet is the best we can adapt to as it is equipped with all foods (seeds, vegetables, fruits, fish, and seafood) which are rich sources of the aforementioned nutrients.
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Begum, R.A., Chowdhury, E.K., Shekhar, H.U. (2023). Management of Stress Through Dietary Modifications. In: Tulsawani, R., Vohora, D. (eds) Adaptation under Stressful Environments through Biological Adjustments and Interventions. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7652-2_24
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